Sunday, 05 September 2010
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The "pêche à la mouche" pick-up

 

Inspired from the model used by the famous Django Reinhardt, this new model built for the 100th anniversary of Django's birthday features considerable technical improvements.

It is now possible to play "magnetic" on gypsy strings without volume difference between plain cords (E B) and wound cords (G D A E)

The pick-up is specialy designed for the type of strings used on gypsy guitars. (for gypsy strings only !)

The mounting system works with a leaf spring and is easily fixed on the instrument with the volume potentiometer towards the top (here is an example)

 

 

 

A second spring of different length is supplied and can use the same pick-up on a "big hole" guitars.

 

 

 

The leaf springs are screwed under the pick-up.

 "small hole" spring      "big hole" spring

The magnetic Pick-up "peche a la mouche" will not fit on all "gypsy" guitars. The height of the end of the fingerboard must at least 1/4" inch (6,5mm). Our pick-up does not fit guitars "Gitane" (Gj10) and " Aria". (fingerboard too thin). For other reasons, (location of the brace under the soundboard) the pick-up will not fit some "D Hole" gypsy guitars (Grande Bouche). If in doubt please contact us !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 PRICE : 330 frs / 230 Euros

Please, send your order by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , you will receive the information to make a bank transfer or Paypal payment. 

Technical specifications:

  • Single coil pick-up
  • ALNICO Magnet
  • Brass Casing
  • Steel cover
  • Integrated volume potentiometer
  • Dimensions: 130x35x6.5mm
  • Neutrik 6.35 jack 
  • Neutrik 3,3m cable
  • Two mounting leaf springs according to the guitar choice
  • Available in left handed version on request (potentiometer towards botom)